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2017 Map of Lander Crossing

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lander Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Missouri River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of North-Central Montana, defining the border between Cascade and Chouteau counties. The landscape is characterized by a high plateau deeply incised by numerous coulees, such as Black Coulee, Middle Coulee, and Huntley Coulee, which drain toward the river's valley. These geological features illustrate the heavy erosion patterns typical of the region, creating a complex series of ridges and draws that dictate the local road network.

Evidence of rural land management and early transportation routes appear in the placement of Lander Crossing and Lander Crossing Road, while Ferry Rd and Shepherd Crossing Rd suggest historical points of transit across the rugged terrain. To the south, Highwood Creek winds through the hills near Tueverson Coulee, anchoring a landscape primarily shaped by the agricultural needs of the plains, as seen in the grid of local routes like Wheat Land Rd and Dusty Rd.